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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Montaigne says that the Roman dishes are superior to French dishes made of what?
(a) Pewter.
(b) Copper.
(c) Clay.
(d) Wood.
2. Montaigne says that women know more than men about what?
(a) Housework.
(b) Everything.
(c) The fields.
(d) Love.
3. The journeys that Montaigne describes in his travel journal mostly occurred between what years?
(a) 1601 and 1603.
(b) 1520 and 1522.
(c) 1580 and 1581.
(d) 1550 and 1551.
4. In his writing, Montaigne avoids becoming excessively what?
(a) Extemporaneous.
(b) Vulgar.
(c) Literary.
(d) Familiar.
5. What was the name of the notorious criminal that Montaigne witnessed being release?
(a) Cato.
(b) Barnabas.
(c) Catena.
(d) Brutus.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Travel Journal: Chapter 13, Montaigne describes a priest who speaks what out-of-place language as part of his services?
2. Montaigne relates the rumors that certain baths are supposed to have powers related to what?
3. In what month did Montaigne arrive in Rome?
4. Which ancient Greek philosopher had a great affect on Montaigne?
5. Montaigne treated women without what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the course of Montaigne's journey described in Travel Journal: Chapter 15.
2. What does Montaigne say about the differences in the desires of men and women?
3. Why does Montaigne believe that women know more about love?
4. Why do the Genoese keep Guiseppe locked up?
5. What qualities interest Montaigne about public water?
6. Why did Montaigne undertake his travels?
7. How does Montaigne say that he was able to deal with the restrictions of marriage?
8. What was St. George noted for?
9. According to the note at the beginning of Book 3 of Essays: Chapter 12, why is the editor interested in Montaigne's travel journals?
10. What does Montaigne admit about himself?
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